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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,145.13, 716,420.28 and 280,681.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,145.13, 716,420.28 and 280,681.13 is: 387,339.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,145.13 : 716,420.28 = 280,681.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,145.13/716,420.28 = 280,681.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,145.13x = 716,420.28 × 280,681.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,145.13x = 201,085,650,163.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,085,650,163.22/519,145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,339.96

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